Computer Lab: Februrary 29, 2012

Welcome Students!

Today, we have 3 objectives in the computer lab:

1. My Goals: What are your goals for the future? Sometimes in an interview, you are asked this question. Write a paragraph in Microsoft Word about your goals for the future. Include short-term, medium-term and long-term goals. When you are finished, save the paragraph to the desktop.

Helpful vocabulary:
In the long run
In X years
By 2015
I plan/expect/hope/would like/would love + infinitive)

2. E-mail: Open your e-mail account. Send your paragraph about Goals as an attachment. Write me a short e-mail to tell me what you are sending. Here is an example.

3. Listening and Pronunciation: Click on the link below and listen to the conversations. Pick one conversation and practice it with a partner. You will record your voice reading the recording.
Errands

*If you finish, click on the link below to practice Polite Requests:
Polite requests at work

Pronunciation Workshop

Gislhaine

Gislhaine Word Focus

Computer Lab: February 22, 2012

1. A CNA's supplies.
Imagine you are a CNA. It is your job to clean the patient's dentures. What equipment do you need?
Watch the video to check your answer.

2. "Tell me about yourself."
What do you say when you are asked this question in an interview? In Microsoft Word, write your answer.

3. If this is your FIRST day in the computer lab:
Click HERE to practice your mouse skills on the computer.

4. If this is NOT your first day in the computer lab:

Specialists

Dictation
*Meet with Alaina to work on pronunciation.

Writing a short, professional e-mail

Dear Alaina,

Here are my answers for the CNA interview video activity. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached at __________ (your e-mail address).

Thank you,

______(your name)

Computer Lab: February 15, 2012

1. Preparing for an interview: Watch the video below. Then take the interview quiz your teacher gave you.
Interview Dos and Don'ts


2. Interviews for a CNA: Now, watch the video of an interview for a CNA position. Answer the questions below. Type them in a Word Document.

CNA Interview

First Interview
1. Is the position at a hospital or a nursing home?
2. What are some of the things the woman does wrong during the interview? (FIVE things)
3. What questions does the interviewer ask? (THREE questions)
4. Why does the woman say she wants the job?
5. What work experience does the woman give?
6. Do you think this is a good interview? Why or why not?

Second Interview
1. Why does the woman say she wants the job?
2. What work experience does she give?
3. Do you think this is a good interview? Why or why not?

When you are finished, e-mail your answers to Alaina.

4. Language Practice
Idioms Quiz

*Meet with Alaina to make a pronunciation recording.

Computer Lab: February 8, 2012

Reading Practice:

Test Taking Skills

Reading Test

Math Practice:

Geometry

Probability

Graphs

Read a schedule

Read a table

Patterns

Measurements

Fractions

Perimeter

Parts of a circle

Money

Math fundamentals